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Log In to MyCovenantHealthParkwest Sleep Disorders Center in Knoxville has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for 15 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems.
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Parkwest Sleep Disorders Center on meeting the rigorous standards required to maintain accreditation for sleep services,” said AASM President Dr. Eric J. Olson. “AASM accreditation is the gold standard for sleep care, giving patients confidence and peace of mind when they seek help for a sleep disorder.”
AASM-accredited sleep centers provide diagnostic and therapeutic care for people who have problems related to sleep and alertness. Sleep disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.
To receive and maintain accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance. Additionally, the sleep center’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.
“Partnering with the AASM has greatly improved the quality of care for our patients and the community we serve,” said Greg Belcher, manager of sleep services at Parkwest Medical Center. “The team at Parkwest Sleep Center is outstanding, and has helped us become the highest-rated, and fasted growing sleep program in our region.”
The AASM accredited a sleep disorders center for the first time in 1977. Today there are more than 2,300 AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country.
Parkwest Sleep Disorders Center is directed by Abdelhamid M. Alsharif, MD, and is located at 9352 Park West Boulevard, inside of the Medical Center. To learn more about sleep services at Parkwest, click here.
The AASM is a medical society for physicians, researchers, and other health care professionals in the field of sleep medicine. As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers, the AASM advances sleep care and enhances sleep health to improve lives.
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